Propanediol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Propanediol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of four diols derived from propane, usually the forms 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, but especially 1,2-propanediol known as propylene glycol.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of four diols derived from propane, usually the forms 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, but especially 1,2-propanediol known as propylene glycol.
Word Forms
- propanediols
- propandiol
Synonyms for propanediol
Depending on context, synonyms include propyleneglycol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbamates, propandiol, pentanediol, butanediol, propanol, pinanediol.
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